Equipment
Australia: New Channel Opens at Port Geographe
Skippers navigating waters at Port Geographe are being urged to take extra care following the opening of a new channel to enter the marina. Department of Transport (DoT) Manager of Navigational Safety and Moorings Mark Briant said the relocated channel entrance was approximately 70 metres further ea
Boeing Presents Everett Cleanup Plan (USA)
The Boeing Company will clean up contaminated soil and sediments from the site of a former shooting range at the southeastern corner of its Everett aircraft manufacturing plant, under a plan submitted to the Washington Department of Ecology. Ecology seeks public review and comment on the proposal th
USA: Florida DEP Unveils Restoration Goals for Four Lakes
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection conducted a public workshop in Bartow to present draft water quality restoration goals, known as Total Maximum Daily Loads, for Lake Bonny, Lake Hollingsworth, Lake Lena and Deer Lake near the City of Lakeland. The restoration goals will establish l
TID Training Program for TNPA – Great Success
At the end of February, the Training Institute for Dredging (TID) successfully conducted a three-day training program for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in Durban, South Africa. The program’s main focus was to provide harbour masters with valuable insights into the fundamentals of dred
MED PORTS 2014 Takes Place in Morocco
MED PORTS 2014 is the biggest annual Container Ports and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference event for the Mediterranean region – now in its 2nd successful year. The 2nd MED PORTS 2014 will take place for the first time in Marrakech, Morocco, at the luxurious 5 star Kenzi Farah Hotel, Marr
Caley Ocean Systems: A-Frame for Boskalis’ Ndurance
Caley Ocean Systems has supplied a high performance A-frame handling system to Boskalis Offshore for launching of trenching vehicles and ploughs from the company’s first ‘N Class’ cable-laying vessel Ndurance. Mounted on the stern of the Ndurance, the Caley A-frame is capable of handling loads of 70
Wanapum Development Project Involves Dredging (USA)
Grant PUD Commissioners voted yesterday to accelerate plans for scheduled improvements to Wanapum reservoir boat launches during low-elevation conditions, pending regulatory approval. The Wanapum reservoir has been drawn down by about 26 feet since a fracture was discovered in one of Wanapum Dam’s s
Australia: Officials Invite Bids for Hastings River Dredging
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Andrew Stoner and Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams have announced a tender to improve the navigation of the Town Green Channel on the Hastings River. Mr Stoner said the tender for works included dredging and transferring u
Corps Prepares Mystic River Dredging Project (USA)
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, the Mystic River dredging project will cost between $5 mln and $10 mln. This cleanup program, located in Groton and Stonington, Connecticut, will last from four to six months. Approximately 250,000 cubic yards of material will be d
USA: EPA, Corps Clarify Protection for Streams and Wetlands
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers yesterday jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. The proposed rule will benefit businesses by inc
New Zealand: Tauranga Port Commissions Seventh Gantry Crane
The latest addition to Port of Tauranga’s crane fleet, a Liebherr Super Post Panamax ship-to-shore twin-lift gantry crane, has now moved into position and is in its final stages of testing. It is expected to be handed over for operations at Tauranga Container Terminal on Friday 28 March. This brings
Options Open for Gympie Flood Protection (Australia)
Gympie Regional Council must push ahead with plans to protect the town centre from floodwaters despite choosing not to go ahead with a flood levee, according to the Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli. He said the Newman Government stood ready to help but do
Permits for Bayport and Barbours Cut Dredging Soon Expected (USA)
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority approved a $68 million construction contract with Orion Construction L.P. for Bayport and Barbours Cut channel improvements. These significant dredging projects will begin following issuance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits and approval
Corps Introduces DSEIS on MsCIP Barrier Island Restoration (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has released the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program Comprehensive Barrier Islands Restoration Project, Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties, Mississippi for public review and